Truck Engulfed in Flames; Gas Can is Culprit

Fire officials say a gas can tipped over and spilled onto an exhaust pipe is what ignited a truck on fire Sunday.

Grand Junction Fire and Police departments responded just before noon Sunday to find the truck completely engulfed in flames. There were two passengers in the truck at the time, officers say neither was injured. Officials say the truck is a total loss.

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